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COMMITTED TO A BETTER FUTURE

At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. Every day, the pursuit of better drives us—to empower clients with more choice, teammates with more fulfillment, and communities with more hope. We boldly believe in the power of what we can achieve together.

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MAKE LIVES BETTER

Mission: To provide quality care and create a healthier community. OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving the Southeast since 1922. Over 300 OrthoCarolina providers see more than one million patient visits across North and South Carolina each year.

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LOVE US FOR LIFE

Williams Subaru is Charlotte’s premier new and used Subaru dealership. They are a part of the Williams Automotive Group, which has been serving North Carolina and South Carolina customers as a locally operated and family owned business since 1937. They are proud to offer a Lifetime Warranty with every new Subaru sold, and offer Express Service for customers’ convenience. Bring your pets with you when you shop, they are one of Charlotte’s only dog-friendly dealerships!

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POWERING THE HERO WITHIN

Dole is the premium, farm-fresh foods brand that enhances your life with delicious fruits and vegetables for healthy meals by constantly innovating and bringing them from around the world to your table at the peak of quality, freshness and taste. With roots that have long been planted in North Carolina, Dole is very excited to grow deeper into the local community with NEW offices here in uptown Charlotte. Sustainable agricultural practices, community service, employee wellness, provision of social services, worker safety and education, and charitable giving are core values here at Dole. This is why Dole makes a difference.

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THE BEER ON EVERYONE’S LIPS

NoDa Brewing was created out of our love for great craft beer and desire to share with all our friends in the Queen City & surrounding areas. At NoDa Brewing, we’ve noticed things just seem to happen when there’s beer involved. And we like it that way.

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ON YOUR SIDE

WBTV is celebrating 70 years on the air since becoming the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas. WBTV News is currently considered the “most trustworthy source of news and information” according to local audience research and WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast in the area as measured by WeatherRate. Being “On Your Side” for viewers, clients and the community is a guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism.

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CHARLOTTE IS OUR HOME

We’re focused on building community through a seamless home finance process. We support local initiatives to help make our home better.

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OUR SETTING. YOUR STORY.

At NOVEL by Crescent Communities, we provide a brilliant backdrop for your most interesting life. Grounded in extraordinary locations, our award-winning mixed-use developments embrace unexpected designs, world-class amenities and neighborhood programming that fosters a deep connection to place. Thoughtfully crafted and creatively built, we consider how even the smallest property detail can enrich your every day—and linger in your memory of life’s best moments.

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THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

Our mission is to create the best, most environmentally friendly and socially responsible products possible, and to educate and inspire those around us to live and work for a sustainable tomorrow. Recover was created as a result of serendipity, innovation amidst circumstance, and the shared love of the outdoors.

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WATER FIRST FOR THIRST

Drinking water is essential to life, and drinking more water is a simple way to improve health. The I Heart Water initiative goal is to lower the County’s rates of chronic disease & obesity by encouraging residents to adopt water as their go-to drink for life, work and play.

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WE’RE ONE. WE’RE ALSO SO, SO MUCH MORE.

It seems like every day a new better-for-you snack pops up on the market, but we weren’t born yesterday. And we’re not jumping on some new protein or energy bar fad. ONE Brands, formerly known as Oh Yeah! Nutrition, was founded in 1999 by Ron McAfee. With roots in sports nutrition, ONE has always been a high protein snack bar pioneer with a singular mission: exceptional taste, texture and ingredients with zero compromises and even fewer regrets. Learning from one project to the next, Ron ultimately developed what has become known as the ONE Bar.

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RUN HAPPY

Brooks is a team united by one purpose: To inspire everyone to run and be active. Brooks believes a run can change a day, a life, the world. Run Happy.

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#BeOrganic

Clean Juice keeps you healthy in body and strong in spirit. We’re excited to help the runners of Around the Crown 10K keep their juices flowing.

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SMILE ON

At Lineberger Orthodontics you can rest assured we provide only the highest tech treatment options to get you in and out of treatment as quickly as possible! Kids, teens and adults can ALL get a new confident smile at our practice.

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(S)MILES OVER EVERYTHING

Lineberger is your local choice for hip hop playlists, cleanings, and fillings for the entire family.

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THE SOLE OF CHARLOTTE RUNNING

Charlotte Running Co. isn’t just a store, it’s a community of people who love spreading their passion for running. Our inventory features premier shoes and running gear to help maximize your performance. We use advanced technology to find out what’s best for you based on your gait so you can put your best foot forward in your marathon training. In addition to that, we also host events and runs in the community. Oh, and did we mention that you can grab a beer on tap while you shop? Come find out what we’re about: quality shoes, cold brews, and the good company of fellow runners.

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GET THERE

Around the Crown 10K (ATC10K) gets runners to a finish line, and I-77 Express has the same goal for the thousands of drivers who use it every day. Whether it’s to get home in time to help with homework or to make an early flight at the airport, I-77 Express is designed to get you to your ‘finish line’ reliably and quickly.

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